Merewether Heights vs Whitebridge
Whitebridge (median $1,300,000) is roughly 24% cheaper to buy into than Merewether Heights ($1,710,000). Over the past year, Whitebridge (+23.2%) ran 21.1 percentage points ahead of Merewether Heights (+2.1%) on house-price growth.
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Merewether Heights and Whitebridge side by side
| Measure | Merewether Heights | Whitebridge |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $1,710,000 | $1,300,000 |
| Median unit | $396,000 | $315,360 |
| House price change, 12 months | +2.1% | +23.2% |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $915/wk | $728/wk |
| Unit rent | $638/wk | $520/wk |
| Owner occupied | 91.0% | 80.0% |
| Renter occupied | 9.0% | 19.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1081 | 1037 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 100 | 95 |
| Population | 1,495 | 2,900 |
| Median age | 41 | 40 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 1190 mm | 1189 mm |
| Mean max, January | 27.5°C | 27.7°C |
Green dot: better on that measure (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk). Each suburb’s profile gives the source and period of its figures.
Which suits whom
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Merewether Heights (1081) sits above Whitebridge (1037). Merewether Heights skews owner-occupied (91%), Whitebridge runs more rental-dense (80% owner).
- For buyers
- Whitebridge is the lower entry point at $1,300,000 median, 24% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
- For investors
- Whitebridge carries both higher gross yield (2.91% vs 2.78%) and stronger 12-month growth. On the headline numbers, it's the cleaner investor case of the two.
- For families
- Merewether Heights edges out on average school ICSEA (1081 vs 1037).
Merewether Heights vs Whitebridge: common questions
Is Merewether Heights or Whitebridge cheaper to buy in?
Whitebridge has the lower median house price at $1,300,000, roughly 24% below Merewether Heights ($1,710,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Which has stronger property growth, Merewether Heights or Whitebridge?
Over the past 12 months, Whitebridge grew +23.2% vs +2.1% in Merewether Heights, a gap of 21.1 percentage points. Twelve-month growth can swing year to year, so weight long-run trends from the individual suburb profiles before making a buy decision.
Does Merewether Heights or Whitebridge have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Merewether Heights scores 1081 vs 1037 in Whitebridge. ICSEA is a school-community indicator, not a quality rating, so always check NAPLAN results and catchment boundaries for the specific address you're considering.
Which suburb has higher rental yield, Merewether Heights or Whitebridge?
Gross rental yield on houses is 2.91% in Whitebridge vs 2.78% in Merewether Heights. Gross yield equals annual rent divided by purchase price. Net yield (after strata, rates, insurance, agent fees and maintenance) typically runs 1.5-2 percentage points lower.
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